A significant step towards the introduction of a men's national second division (NSD) has been reached, with Football Australia set to present "detailed financial work" to potential participating clubs following a June board meeting. Full story in ESPN: https://www.espn.com/soccer/australian-a-league-men/story/4679965/football-australia-set-to-present-national-second-division-models-to-potential-clubs
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Time for A-Leagues to take stock after calamitous and underwhelming season
There are bright sparks that can be built upon but the APL’s list of issues to address during the off-season is lengthy Full Story for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/may/31/time-for-a-leagues-to-take-stock-after-calamitous-and-underwhelming-season
Nike F.C. Cup: Quarter Final Preview
Full story for Football Victoria: https://www.footballvictoria.com.au/news/nike-fc-cup-quarter-final-preview-0
Western United’s A-League Men title win shocked everyone except coach John Aloisi and his players
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Western United are the champions of the A-League Men for 2021-22 after beating Melbourne City in the Grand Final. How superbly fitting for a season defined by chaos, unpredictability, and best-laid plans being torn asunder. Full story published in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-men/story/4676131/western-uniteds-a-league-men-title-win-shocked-everyone-except-coach-john-aloisi-and-his-players
“It definitely helps” – Aloisi already keen to build on Western championship success
Western United made history on Saturday evening and, if coach John Aloisi has his way, it’s just the beginning. An early own goal from City defender Nuno Reis and a strike on the half an hour mark from Aleksander Prijovic lifted United to a stunning 2-0 upset of Melbourne City on Saturday night at AAMI … Continue reading “It definitely helps” – Aloisi already keen to build on Western championship success
A-Leagues Men Grand Final Preview: Western United vs Melbourne City
Role in Video Preview of A-League Men Grand Final for Ultra Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MRovMqJq0k
The A-Leagues’ latest overseas export is preparing for a golden grand final farewell
Connor Metcalfe will take to the field for Melbourne City to face Western United in the A-League Men grand final on Saturday night in what will be his last appearance for the club. Win or lose, his next game in professional football will be as Australia's latest overseas export in Germany with the world famous … Continue reading The A-Leagues’ latest overseas export is preparing for a golden grand final farewell
Western United’s ‘short-term sugar hit’ needed to trigger its long-term success
John Aloisi never thought he'd land another job in Australia again and was giving serious consideration to heading overseas before Western United came calling. Since his arrival, their on-field growth has been rapid with a first ever grand final on the horizon. But now the club's off-field progress must catch up, writes JOEY LYNCH. Full … Continue reading Western United’s ‘short-term sugar hit’ needed to trigger its long-term success
JAMIESON CELEBRATES ANOTHER GRAND FINAL… AND CHILD NO 2
Scott Jamieson is loving life right now, and that’s not just because he has the chance to become the first A-Leagues player to ever captain a team to back-to-back Premiership and Championship doubles. Full story published in KEEPUP: https://keepup.com.au/news/jamieson-celebrates-another-grand-final-and-child-no-2
Western United move closer to true Melbourne rivalries with on-pitch success
Grand final victory over City will do much to secure the A-League Men expansion club’s place in Melbourne’s football hierarchy Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/may/24/western-united-move-closer-to-true-melbourne-rivalries-with-on-pitch-success
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